The Synoptic Problem Part 1

Reformed Theological Seminary

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To introduce the so-called "synoptic problem" and the textual data at hand to all scholars.

To present the two most prominent critical answers: the "Two-source Hypothesis" and the "Griesbach Hypothesis."

To introduce the student to the professor, Dr. Cara. To introduce the basic design and purposes of the Gospels course.

To introduce foundational theological categories which are used in biblical studies courses. To briefly explain the course textbooks and their aims.

To introduce the fundamental hermeneutical principles implicit in the lectures of this course.